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Interlaken
Interlaken is a small city in the Bernese Highlands region of central Switzerland. Located between two alpine lakes, Interlaken is a popular base camp for outdoor sports and travel in the surrounding Bernese Oberland Alps. Interlaken itself is a superb holiday destination.
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- Currency
Currency
Swiss Franc (CHF)- Language
- Romansh
Language
Romansh, German, Italian - Time zones
UTC+1
UTC+1 (UTC+2 in summer)- Power plugs
- Type C
Power plugs
Type C, SN 441011 · 230 V - Getting around
Drive on the right
Drive on the right
- Visa (US citizens)
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Entry requirements on travel.state.gov
Swiss Alps, Switzerland · Population: 6.1K · Calling code: +41
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